With warmer weather finally here, that means the creepy crawly bugs are here too! Fleas hang out on pets and wildlife and drop eggs into the environment waiting for the next host. Ticks thrive in wooded areas, areas with tall grass, or where wildlife like deer travel. After our first frost, we see fewer fleas […]

When you visit our office, you may occasionally see a dog that is wearing a muzzle. Chances are, you will wonder why the dog needs a muzzle. To many dog owners, the idea of muzzling their own dogs seems so unfair. If the dog has never bitten anyone or shown aggression, he doesn’t need a […]

Noise Phobias: thunderstorms, vacuums, and fireworks. Oh my! If your dog is fearful of storms, fireworks, strong winds, the smoke detector, the vacuum, or other sounds, you are not alone!  More than 20% of dogs have some level of noise phobia.  My dog, Hilda, often shakes, pants, and paces any time she hears rain outside. […]